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IEEE to Talk Blockchain Tech at Cloud Computing Oxford-Con

An Oxford University event for computing professionals will explore applications for blockchain tech in cloud computing.

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Dutch Central Bank to Create Prototype Blockchain-Based Currency

The Dutch central bank has committed to developing an internal blockchain prototype dubbed “DNBCoin”.

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German Tech Magazine t3n Trials Employee Bitcoin Payroll

German tech magazine t3n has announced it will allow employees to receive a portion of their salary in bitcoin.

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ESMA Director: Blockchain Could Enhance Securities Trading Process

The executive director of the ESMA has said the agency believes blockchain tech could enhance the post-trade process.

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BaFin: Blockchain Could Lead to 'New Standard' in Financial Markets

Germany’s top securities regulator has published a report that explores blockchain tech, offering early hints at how it views the technology.

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European Parliament Report Proposes Task Force on Digital Currencies

A new European Parliament draft report on digital currencies calls for the creation of a task force specifically devoted to the technology.

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UK Financial Regulator Vows to Give Blockchain 'Space' to Grow

The UK FCA has said it does not plan to regulate the blockchain industry for now as it believes it needs "space" to grow.

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French Politicians Predict Blockchain Tech Will Lead to Job Losses

Two of France’s left-leaning political parties speculated in a publication that technologies like the blockchain could lead to “massive” job losses.

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Five UK Mutual Funds Partner on Blockchain Trading Project

Five major UK fund houses have reportedly partnered on a project to explore blockchain technology's cost saving potential in trading systems.

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Bank of England Economist Joins Ledger Journal Editorial Board

Ledger, a peer-reviewed academic journal devoted to cryptocurrencies, has added a Bank of England economist and researcher to its editorial board.

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